<![CDATA[Split]]>Split is a podcast about twinhood, identity, growth, and becoming.

Hosted by identical twin sisters Sam and Meg, Split explores what it means to come from the same roots while evolving into entirely different people. After growing up side by side with deeply mirrored identities, the sisters now live on opposite ends of the world — one in Canada, one in South America — and use their weekly conversations to reflect on who they were, who they are becoming, and how their bond continues to shift with time, distance, love, and self-discovery.

Through honest, intimate, and often funny conversations, Sam and Meg talk about twinhood, family, relationships, spirituality, womanhood, attachment, philosophy, personal growth, and the strange beauty of staying deeply connected while learning how to stand fully as individuals.

Part sister catch-up, part self-growth conversation, and part exploration of identity, Split is for anyone who has ever wondered how we become ourselves — especially in relation to the people who have known us the longest.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:37:40 GMTSun, 05 Jul 2026 18:39:17 GMT60Meaghan Hipkin<p><b>Split</b> is a podcast about twinhood, identity, growth, and becoming.</p><p>Hosted by identical twin sisters Sam and Meg, Split explores what it means to come from the same roots while evolving into entirely different people. After growing up side by side with deeply mirrored identities, the sisters now live on opposite ends of the world — one in Canada, one in South America — and use their weekly conversations to reflect on who they were, who they are becoming, and how their bond continues to shift with time, distance, love, and self-discovery.</p><p>Through honest, intimate, and often funny conversations, Sam and Meg talk about twinhood, family, relationships, spirituality, womanhood, attachment, philosophy, personal growth, and the strange beauty of staying deeply connected while learning how to stand fully as individuals.</p><p>Part sister catch-up, part self-growth conversation, and part exploration of identity, Split is for anyone who has ever wondered how we become ourselves — especially in relation to the people who have known us the longest.</p>episodicMeaghan Hipkinmeaghanhipkin@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Fear Brain, Love Path]]>In this episode:

  • How fear versus love shows up in the way we move through life
  • Why fear can feel easier and safer to the nervous system
  • How comparison and criticism showed up in our twin dynamic
  • The difference between judgment and self-protection
  • Why intimate relationships can mirror our deepest wounds
  • How the ego resists change, healing, and identity shifts
  • The messy middle of growth, self-sabotage, and “tower moments”
  • Sam’s reflections on the wound of feeling unwanted
  • How old stories can affect affection, initiation, and emotional security
  • Learning not to place your happiness or self-worth in someone else’s hands
  • The nervous system as an ancient protector that sometimes keeps us stuck
  • Sam’s view of the body, mind, and spirit as a temple
  • Moving from fear-based patterns toward a more love-based way of living

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 — Introducing the theme of fear versus love
  • 01:07 — How fear showed up in our twin dynamic
  • 02:40 — Sam’s experience with comparison, polish, and perception
  • 03:42 — Why intimacy can bring old wounds to the surface
  • 04:27 — Relationships as mirrors for fear, unworthiness, and self-perception
  • 05:58 — The ego’s resistance to change and identity shifts
  • 06:46 — Self-sabotage, old stories, and the “die off” of past identities
  • 08:07 — Tower moments, shame, and learning from difficult reactions
  • 09:16 — Sam’s recent identity work and relationship triggers
  • 11:07 — Uncovering the wound of feeling unwanted
  • 12:50 — Wanting to be chosen, chased, adored, and prioritized
  • 14:54 — Meg’s experience with worthiness, happiness, and detachment
  • 16:30 — Finding joy within yourself instead of placing it in someone else’s hands
  • 17:43 — The nervous system as an ancient protector
  • 18:47 — Sam’s view of the body, mind, and spirit as a temple
  • 23:53 — Fear, love, duality, and the split within ourselves
  • 25:18 — Feeling less alone in fear-based patterns
  • 26:04 — Closing reflections and wishing listeners a magical week

Connect with us:

Sam on Instagram: @samara_del_sol
Meg on Instagram: @meg_hipkin

This episode is a reflective conversation about fear, love, self-worth, and the very human work of choosing a new way through.

]]>f589dda3-ab83-4c7b-a897-fc094a2abfdeFri, 11 Sep 2026 03:51:27 GMT<p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>How fear versus love shows up in the way we move through life</li><li>Why fear can feel easier and safer to the nervous system</li><li>How comparison and criticism showed up in our twin dynamic</li><li>The difference between judgment and self-protection</li><li>Why intimate relationships can mirror our deepest wounds</li><li>How the ego resists change, healing, and identity shifts</li><li>The messy middle of growth, self-sabotage, and “tower moments”</li><li>Sam’s reflections on the wound of feeling unwanted</li><li>How old stories can affect affection, initiation, and emotional security</li><li>Learning not to place your happiness or self-worth in someone else’s hands</li><li>The nervous system as an ancient protector that sometimes keeps us stuck</li><li>Sam’s view of the body, mind, and spirit as a temple</li><li>Moving from fear-based patterns toward a more love-based way of living</li></ul><p>Timestamps:</p><ul><li>00:00 — Introducing the theme of fear versus love</li><li>01:07 — How fear showed up in our twin dynamic</li><li>02:40 — Sam’s experience with comparison, polish, and perception</li><li>03:42 — Why intimacy can bring old wounds to the surface</li><li>04:27 — Relationships as mirrors for fear, unworthiness, and self-perception</li><li>05:58 — The ego’s resistance to change and identity shifts</li><li>06:46 — Self-sabotage, old stories, and the “die off” of past identities</li><li>08:07 — Tower moments, shame, and learning from difficult reactions</li><li>09:16 — Sam’s recent identity work and relationship triggers</li><li>11:07 — Uncovering the wound of feeling unwanted</li><li>12:50 — Wanting to be chosen, chased, adored, and prioritized</li><li>14:54 — Meg’s experience with worthiness, happiness, and detachment</li><li>16:30 — Finding joy within yourself instead of placing it in someone else’s hands</li><li>17:43 — The nervous system as an ancient protector</li><li>18:47 — Sam’s view of the body, mind, and spirit as a temple</li><li>23:53 — Fear, love, duality, and the split within ourselves</li><li>25:18 — Feeling less alone in fear-based patterns</li><li>26:04 — Closing reflections and wishing listeners a magical week</li></ul><p>Connect with us:</p><p>Sam on Instagram: @samara_del_sol<br />Meg on Instagram: @meg_hipkin</p><p>This episode is a reflective conversation about fear, love, self-worth, and the very human work of choosing a new way through.</p>yes00:26:1315Fear Brain, Love Pathfull<![CDATA[Twin Myths, Mischief, and the Evil Twin Problem]]>Join us in this playful episode of Split as we unpack some of the most common stereotypes, assumptions, and weird questions people have about identical twins. From switching places and twin telepathy to shared identities, twin best-friend dynamics, and the classic “good twin / evil twin” trope, we look at which myths actually fit us, which ones totally miss the mark, and which ones lead us into very unexpected tangents.

In this episode:

  • Whether we ever successfully switched places to fool people
  • Why kids could always tell us apart faster than adults
  • Our thoughts on twin telepathy and whether we feel each other’s emotions
  • The strange and uncomfortable questions people ask twins about dating
  • Why we absolutely do not share boyfriends
  • How twins are often seen as best friends, mortal enemies, or two halves of one identity
  • The mythology of the “good twin” and the “evil twin”
  • How Meg once leaned into the “evil twin” role — but only in the mischievous, sarcastic sense
  • Why every person, twin or not, contains both light and dark

Timestamps:

  • (00:55) - Welcome back to Split and introducing twin stereotypes
  • (01:35) - Starting with the classic question: do twins switch places?
  • (03:08) - Our grade-one attempt to fool our classmates
  • (04:50) - Switching places as coaches for April Fool’s
  • (06:42) - Mistaken identity in relationships
  • (08:30) - Twin telepathy and whether we can read each other’s minds
  • (10:26) - Stories of twins sensing each other’s pain
  • (12:56) - Feeling each other’s emotions without realizing it
  • (14:30) - The very uncomfortable “do twins share boyfriends?” stereotype
  • (17:27) - Why that question is a firm no for us
  • (22:22) - Shared identity, parallel lives, and twin individuality
  • (23:31) - Are twins always best friends?
  • (24:27) - The good twin, evil twin, and twin duality
  • (28:19) - Sam’s “it was my evil twin” shirt
  • (30:33) - Closing thoughts and listener questions
]]>46068ca7-4f56-4ae3-b719-a5ade1dea745Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:30:43 GMT<p>Join us in this playful episode of <b>Split</b> as we unpack some of the most common stereotypes, assumptions, and weird questions people have about identical twins. From switching places and twin telepathy to shared identities, twin best-friend dynamics, and the classic “good twin / evil twin” trope, we look at which myths actually fit us, which ones totally miss the mark, and which ones lead us into very unexpected tangents.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Whether we ever successfully switched places to fool people</li><li>Why kids could always tell us apart faster than adults</li><li>Our thoughts on twin telepathy and whether we feel each other’s emotions</li><li>The strange and uncomfortable questions people ask twins about dating</li><li>Why we absolutely do not share boyfriends</li><li>How twins are often seen as best friends, mortal enemies, or two halves of one identity</li><li>The mythology of the “good twin” and the “evil twin”</li><li>How Meg once leaned into the “evil twin” role — but only in the mischievous, sarcastic sense</li><li>Why every person, twin or not, contains both light and dark</li></ul><p>Timestamps:</p><ul><li>(00:55) - Welcome back to Split and introducing twin stereotypes</li><li>(01:35) - Starting with the classic question: do twins switch places?</li><li>(03:08) - Our grade-one attempt to fool our classmates</li><li>(04:50) - Switching places as coaches for April Fool’s</li><li>(06:42) - Mistaken identity in relationships</li><li>(08:30) - Twin telepathy and whether we can read each other’s minds</li><li>(10:26) - Stories of twins sensing each other’s pain</li><li>(12:56) - Feeling each other’s emotions without realizing it</li><li>(14:30) - The very uncomfortable “do twins share boyfriends?” stereotype</li><li>(17:27) - Why that question is a firm no for us</li><li>(22:22) - Shared identity, parallel lives, and twin individuality</li><li>(23:31) - Are twins always best friends?</li><li>(24:27) - The good twin, evil twin, and twin duality</li><li>(28:19) - Sam’s “it was my evil twin” shirt</li><li>(30:33) - Closing thoughts and listener questions</li></ul>yes00:31:3514Twin Myths, Mischief, and the Evil Twin Problemfull<![CDATA[Twin Interrogation: What We Really Think of Each Other]]>
After two more serious episodes, we decided to lighten things up with a little twin interrogation. Armed with a handful of questions chosen from a list of 200, we ask each other what we learned growing up together, how we would describe one another, which twin stereotypes make us deeply uncomfortable, and what we secretly think we do better.

What begins as a playful question-and-answer episode becomes a surprisingly revealing conversation about vulnerability, integrity, competition, shared dreams, and the subtle ways we have shaped each other throughout our lives.

In this episode:

  • What we learned from each other while growing up
  • How Meg influenced Sam’s sense of integrity and compassion
  • How Sam taught Meg to be more vulnerable and less afraid of embarrassment
  • The three adjectives we believe best describe each other
  • The sexualization of twins—and why that particular stereotype bothers us
  • The superpowers we would choose, from talking to animals to becoming a nature goddess
  • The small but telling ways we approach cooking, physical challenges, and emotions differently
  • Our shared dream of creating healing spaces, retreats, and meaningful experiences
  • Adventures we would love to have together, including travelling, diving with great white sharks, and facilitating retreats
  • The things we secretly believe we do better than the other
  • Competition, athleticism, storytelling, singing, and Sam’s questionable seasoning standards
  • Why neither of us seems to remember nearly as much of our childhood as we expected

Timestamps:

  • 01:49 — Why we wanted to record a lighter, more playful episode
  • 02:21 — What we learned from each other growing up
  • 06:48 — Describing each other using three adjectives
  • 11:26 — The twin misconception that quietly—or not so quietly—bothers us
  • 13:41 — The superpowers we would choose
  • 16:40 — What we each do differently and believe is the better approach
  • 21:25 — The dreams that feel too big or vulnerable to talk about
  • 25:53 — Experiences and adventures we would love to share
  • 27:42 — What we secretly think we do better than each other
  • 32:26 — What we learned from the conversation—and where all our childhood memories went
  • 33:52 — Final thoughts and goodbye

Connect with us:

Sam on Instagram: @samara_del_sol
Meg on Instagram: @meg_hipkin

This episode is a lighter look at our relationship, but it also reveals how deeply we have influenced one another. From vulnerability and compassion to competition and creativity, we reflect on the qualities we admire in each other, the differences that make us individuals, and the dreams we still hope to pursue together.

Thank you for listening to Split. We’ll see you next week.

]]>262822af-a185-404e-a9a0-9a5d03e91ce8Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:21:13 GMT<p><br />After two more serious episodes, we decided to lighten things up with a little twin interrogation. Armed with a handful of questions chosen from a list of 200, we ask each other what we learned growing up together, how we would describe one another, which twin stereotypes make us deeply uncomfortable, and what we secretly think we do better.</p><p>What begins as a playful question-and-answer episode becomes a surprisingly revealing conversation about vulnerability, integrity, competition, shared dreams, and the subtle ways we have shaped each other throughout our lives.</p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>What we learned from each other while growing up</li><li>How Meg influenced Sam’s sense of integrity and compassion</li><li>How Sam taught Meg to be more vulnerable and less afraid of embarrassment</li><li>The three adjectives we believe best describe each other</li><li>The sexualization of twins—and why that particular stereotype bothers us</li><li>The superpowers we would choose, from talking to animals to becoming a nature goddess</li><li>The small but telling ways we approach cooking, physical challenges, and emotions differently</li><li>Our shared dream of creating healing spaces, retreats, and meaningful experiences</li><li>Adventures we would love to have together, including travelling, diving with great white sharks, and facilitating retreats</li><li>The things we secretly believe we do better than the other</li><li>Competition, athleticism, storytelling, singing, and Sam’s questionable seasoning standards</li><li>Why neither of us seems to remember nearly as much of our childhood as we expected</li></ul><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><ul><li><b>01:49</b> — Why we wanted to record a lighter, more playful episode</li><li><b>02:21</b> — What we learned from each other growing up</li><li><b>06:48</b> — Describing each other using three adjectives</li><li><b>11:26</b> — The twin misconception that quietly—or not so quietly—bothers us</li><li><b>13:41</b> — The superpowers we would choose</li><li><b>16:40</b> — What we each do differently and believe is the better approach</li><li><b>21:25</b> — The dreams that feel too big or vulnerable to talk about</li><li><b>25:53</b> — Experiences and adventures we would love to share</li><li><b>27:42</b> — What we secretly think we do better than each other</li><li><b>32:26</b> — What we learned from the conversation—and where all our childhood memories went</li><li><b>33:52</b> — Final thoughts and goodbye</li></ul><p><b>Connect with us:</b></p><p>Sam on Instagram: <b>@samara_del_sol</b><br />Meg on Instagram: <b>@meg_hipkin</b></p><p>This episode is a lighter look at our relationship, but it also reveals how deeply we have influenced one another. From vulnerability and compassion to competition and creativity, we reflect on the qualities we admire in each other, the differences that make us individuals, and the dreams we still hope to pursue together.</p><p>Thank you for listening to <i>Split</i>. We’ll see you next week.</p>yes00:34:3813Twin Interrogation: What We Really Think of Each Otherfull<![CDATA[Understanding Twin Dynamics and Codependency: A Conversation]]>In this episode of Split, Meg and Sam explore the closeness, comfort, and challenges of growing up as identical twins.

They reflect on the deep support that comes with having someone who understands you so completely, while also unpacking the ways twin dynamics can blur boundaries, shape identity, and make independence feel intimidating.

From learning to form friendships separately to confronting comparison, hyperfixation, and the need for approval, this is an honest conversation about growing alongside someone—and learning how to grow on your own.

They also share how living apart has helped them build confidence, trust themselves more deeply, and appreciate their connection from a healthier place.

In This Episode

  • The beauty of having a built-in best friend and lifelong support system
  • How closeness can sometimes turn into dependence
  • Why twins may feel pressure to differentiate themselves
  • Comparison, identity, and being each other’s biggest mirrors
  • Learning to make choices without needing the other person’s approval
  • How separation can strengthen both individuality and connection
  • Looking back on codependency with compassion rather than regret

Timestamps

  • 1:00 — Welcome to Split and the conversation on twin codependency
  • 2:11 — The gifts of growing up as twins: built-in support, understanding, and unconditional love
  • 10:34 — When closeness can become limiting
  • 11:04 — Staying in the comfort zone and letting friendships come to them
  • 12:41 — Twins as mirrors: identity, insecurity, and comparison
  • 15:05 — Creating separate identities and the “Meg box” and “Sam box”
  • 20:08 — Hyperfixation, judgment, and changing unhelpful mental patterns
  • 23:58 — Making choices independently instead of needing to move as a pair
  • 25:36 — How living apart has supported confidence and individuation
  • 30:30 — Looking back with compassion and embracing their evolution
  • 32:37 — Closing thoughts and listener invitation

Connect with Meg and Sam:

Sam's Instagram: samara_del_sol

Meg's Instagram: meg_hipkin

Notes:

If this conversation resonates, we’d love to hear from you. Share your own experiences with twinhood, sibling relationships, identity, or growing into a more independent version of yourself—and let us know what you’d like us to explore next.

]]>2d84112c-4b18-421b-880a-ad059827edf2Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:40:50 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>Split</b>, Meg and Sam explore the closeness, comfort, and challenges of growing up as identical twins.</p><p>They reflect on the deep support that comes with having someone who understands you so completely, while also unpacking the ways twin dynamics can blur boundaries, shape identity, and make independence feel intimidating.</p><p>From learning to form friendships separately to confronting comparison, hyperfixation, and the need for approval, this is an honest conversation about growing alongside someone—and learning how to grow on your own.</p><p>They also share how living apart has helped them build confidence, trust themselves more deeply, and appreciate their connection from a healthier place.</p><h3>In This Episode</h3><ul><li>The beauty of having a built-in best friend and lifelong support system</li><li>How closeness can sometimes turn into dependence</li><li>Why twins may feel pressure to differentiate themselves</li><li>Comparison, identity, and being each other’s biggest mirrors</li><li>Learning to make choices without needing the other person’s approval</li><li>How separation can strengthen both individuality and connection</li><li>Looking back on codependency with compassion rather than regret</li></ul><h3>Timestamps</h3><ul><li><b>1:00</b> — Welcome to <i>Split</i> and the conversation on twin codependency</li><li><b>2:11</b> — The gifts of growing up as twins: built-in support, understanding, and unconditional love</li><li><b>10:34</b> — When closeness can become limiting</li><li><b>11:04</b> — Staying in the comfort zone and letting friendships come to them</li><li><b>12:41</b> — Twins as mirrors: identity, insecurity, and comparison</li><li><b>15:05</b> — Creating separate identities and the “Meg box” and “Sam box”</li><li><b>20:08</b> — Hyperfixation, judgment, and changing unhelpful mental patterns</li><li><b>23:58</b> — Making choices independently instead of needing to move as a pair</li><li><b>25:36</b> — How living apart has supported confidence and individuation</li><li><b>30:30</b> — Looking back with compassion and embracing their evolution</li><li><b>32:37</b> — Closing thoughts and listener invitation</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Meg and Sam:</b></p><p><b>Sam's Instagram: samara_del_sol</b></p><p><b>Meg's Instagram: meg_hipkin</b></p><p></p><p><b>Notes:</b></p><p></p><p>If this conversation resonates, we’d love to hear from you. Share your own experiences with twinhood, sibling relationships, identity, or growing into a more independent version of yourself—and let us know what you’d like us to explore next.</p>yes00:33:0312Understanding Twin Dynamics and Codependency: A Conversationfull<![CDATA[Exploring Twinhood, Identity, and Growth - A Heartfelt Conversation Between Twins]]>Ever wondered how identical twins perceive their identities differently as they grow older? Join Sam and Meg as they reflect on their journeys from childhood to now, exploring their perceived differences, shared similarities, and evolving self-awareness. This episode dives into the nuances of twin dynamics, personal growth, and the ongoing process of balancing individuality with connection.

In this episode:
  • The contrasting ways twins coped with negativity and societal perceptions during childhood
  • The evolution of their personalities and emotional resilience over time
  • The impact of external validation versus self-reliance
  • Reflections on having lived apart for over two years and the significance of reunion
  • The twin codependency and efforts to balance independence and connection
  • Spiritual perspectives on inherent differences and soul imprinting
  • How shared influences shape their mutual beliefs and values
  • Exploring the concepts of yin and yang within their individual journeys and collective balance
Resources & Links:
Connect with Meg and Sam:

Sam's Instagram: samara_del_sol

Meg's Instagram: meg_hipkin

Notes:

This episode offers a candid, heartfelt glimpse into the nuanced experience of being twins navigating individuality, shared history, and personal evolution. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and continuous self-discovery in twin relationships and beyond.

]]>9f8a7d78-5b49-44d3-8252-050513735db2Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:34:51 GMT<p>Ever wondered how identical twins perceive their identities differently as they grow older? Join Sam and Meg as they reflect on their journeys from childhood to now, exploring their perceived differences, shared similarities, and evolving self-awareness. This episode dives into the nuances of twin dynamics, personal growth, and the ongoing process of balancing individuality with connection.</p><h6><b>In this episode:</b></h6><ul><li>The contrasting ways twins coped with negativity and societal perceptions during childhood</li><li>The evolution of their personalities and emotional resilience over time</li><li>The impact of external validation versus self-reliance</li><li>Reflections on having lived apart for over two years and the significance of reunion</li><li>The twin codependency and efforts to balance independence and connection</li><li>Spiritual perspectives on inherent differences and soul imprinting</li><li>How shared influences shape their mutual beliefs and values</li><li>Exploring the concepts of yin and yang within their individual journeys and collective balance</li></ul><h6><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang" target="_blank">Yin and Yang Philosophy Explanation</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twinningconfidential.com/" target="_blank">Twin Dynamics and Relationship Studies</a></li><li>[Book: "The Twin Guide: A Journey into the Heart of Twin Relationships" by David and Barbara C:** (Unavailable link—search on Amazon)</li></ul><h6><b>Connect with Meg and Sam:</b></h6><p><b>Sam's Instagram: samara_del_sol</b></p><p><b>Meg's Instagram: meg_hipkin</b></p><h6><b>Notes:</b></h6><p>This episode offers a candid, heartfelt glimpse into the nuanced experience of being twins navigating individuality, shared history, and personal evolution. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and continuous self-discovery in twin relationships and beyond.</p>yes00:29:4911Exploring Twinhood, Identity, and Growth - A Heartfelt Conversation Between Twinsfull